Pressure increased before third round of negotiations: IG Metall covers industry nationwide with warning strikes

08/01/2018 Pressure increased before third round of negotiations IG Metall covers industry nationwide with warning strikes DPA Car industry: IG Metall announces warning strikes in the metal and electrical industry before the third round of negotiations Before the start of the third round of negotiations in the collective bargaining dispute between the metal and electrical… Continue reading Pressure increased before third round of negotiations: IG Metall covers industry nationwide with warning strikes

In 2017, 198,821 light commercial vehicles were registered

The year 2017 has closed with 198,821 light commercial vehicles registered in Spain, an amount that represents an increase of 15.5% over 2016. Within this category, vans have been the type of vehicle with the highest volume of registrations: 112,767 records and an increase of 10.3% with respect to the previous year. In the month… Continue reading In 2017, 198,821 light commercial vehicles were registered

This is going to be the world of the automobile and mobility in 2018

The study2025 Automotive 360º VisionIt is not a crystal ball, but it is a tool that anticipates tendencies of evolution in the automobile sector and mobility. This time we want to share with you some of our impressions for next year, while we take the opportunity to wish you a great 2018. Today we all… Continue reading This is going to be the world of the automobile and mobility in 2018

China Digest: MoSeeker, Ulucu, Huangjinguanjia and Huiyihuiying raise funds

January 8, 2018 Here is a roundup of Chinese startups that are the latest to secure funding, as reported by the China Money Network. MoSeeker closes $15m Series B Chinese recruitment solutions provider MoSeeker has raised $15 million in a series B funding round led by an undisclosed investor. Recruit Holdings participated in the latest round.… Continue reading China Digest: MoSeeker, Ulucu, Huangjinguanjia and Huiyihuiying raise funds

Jaguar Land Rover reports record annual sales

The UK’s biggest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has said sales hit a record high last year. The company said Jaguar sold 178,601 cars, up 20% on the year before, while Land Rover sales rose 2% to 442,508. JLR said sales had more than tripled since 2009. It said this was the seventh successive year… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover reports record annual sales

JLR sells record 621,109 vehicles in 2017

Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover sold a total of 621,109 vehicles in 2017 an increase of 6.5 percent compared to same period the previous year. The company says that despite tough conditions in some markets it has been able to achieve record global sales including retail sales of 55,697 units an increase of 0.6 percent… Continue reading JLR sells record 621,109 vehicles in 2017

So Volkswagen is to be rebuilt

Volkswagen is facing a far-reaching transformation: around one fifth of the business is to be sold – in order to save costs. Employee representatives announce resistance. Friday, 08.09.2017 18:04 clock A few days before the start of the Frankfurt Motor Show IAA Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller makes the car world sit up and take notice:… Continue reading So Volkswagen is to be rebuilt

Mercedes-Benz India sells record 15,330 units in 2017 (+16%)

The Long Wheelbase E-Class has been a significant contributor to Mercedes-Benz India’s sales in 2017. MD and CEO Roland Folger seen at the car’s launch on February 28, 2017. Mercedes-Benz India, the largest luxury car brand in the country, has announced record sales of highest ever yearly, half-yearly and also Q4 sales in 2017. By… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India sells record 15,330 units in 2017 (+16%)

Top 3 Chinese tech fails of 2017

Top 3 Chinese tech fails of 2017 · TechNode Jan 17, 2018 Dec 6, 2017 Nov 22, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 Dec 1, 2017 Nov 20, 2017 Jan 8, 2018 Nov 28, 2017 Nov 17, 2017 Dec 26, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 Nov 16, 2017

Opel introduces short-time working for an expected six months

The Opel plant in Rüsselsheim is scheduled to start short-time work this week. The goal of the six-month measure is to avoid layoffs. Further steps are to follow to get the carmaker back on track. Opel plant in Rüsselsheim Monday, 08.01.2018 20:45 This week starts in the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim a six-month presumably short-time… Continue reading Opel introduces short-time working for an expected six months